After many years in the tackle trade I became bored with the modern trends in mass-produced tackle and "catch 'em at all costs" methods & baits. While I appreciate some significant advances in modern equipment, particularly fly rods & reels, I miss the uncomplicated days of my childhood when anglers pitted their wits against the fish without the high-tech paraphernalia promoted by the media and tackle trade of today. Although I marvel at
the excellent quality and value of modern mass-produced rods & reels from the Far East, they have no character, no soul! Perhaps I am just a silly old fool?

Since retiring from Davis Tackle in 2004, I have continued to indulge my passion for vintage tackle and offer good useable & collectable items that are "surplus to my requirements" on this website.

All items offered for sale are good quality, useable and either collectable or recent-but-traditional. Also, I occasionally acquire good quality modern items which I clear at competitive prices.

I dislike the impersonal and time-wasting nature of conversing by email, so if you can't find what you want on these pages, or would like to discuss your requirements, please 'phone me and I'll be happy to 'phone you back at my expense.

Once ordered and paid for, most items can be sent out immediately so you could be fondling that lovely old rod or reel tomorrow!